Broker comparison

Admirals vs.
Vantage

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

Admirals has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Vantage (4.1/5). The minimum deposit is lower at Vantage with 50 $. Admirals has been in the market since 2001, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Admirals offers EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot, while Vantage offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard). Vantage charges no inactivity fee, while the other does.

Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition

Australian broker with Raw ECN spreads and copy trading

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsMT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals AppMT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader
Product typesForex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFsForex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs
Options tradingNo, CFDs on forex, stocks and moreNo, CFD and forex trading
Fee modelSpreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per shareRaw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
Minimum deposit100 €50 $
RegulationCySEC/FCA/ASICASIC/FCA
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Platforms

Admirals

MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App

Vantage

MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader

Product types

Admirals

Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs

Vantage

Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs

Options trading

Admirals

No, CFDs on forex, stocks and more

Vantage

No, CFD and forex trading

Fee model

Admirals

Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share

Vantage

Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip

Minimum deposit

Admirals

100 €

Vantage

50 $

Regulation

Admirals

CySEC/FCA/ASIC

Vantage

ASIC/FCA

More information

Admirals

Details

Vantage

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share

Published fee
Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share
Minimum deposit
100 €
Inactivity
€10/month after 24 months of inactivity
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Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip

Published fee
Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip
Minimum deposit
50 $
Spread figure
EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard)
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The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

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Provider information

Product range

ForexCFDsStocks CFDsIndicesCommoditiesCryptoETFs
ForexCFDsIndicesCommoditiesStocks CFDsCryptoETFs

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Trading platforms

MT4 · MT5 · MetaTrader Supreme Edition · Admirals App

Admirals offers MT4, MT5, the exclusive MetaTrader Supreme Edition, and the Admirals App. The MetaTrader Supreme Edition extends the standard MetaTrader with professional additional tools: Mini Terminal for quick trading, Trade Terminal for advanced order management, Tick Chart Trader, and Sentiment Trader. MT4 and MT5 provide access to automated trading with Expert Advisors. The Admirals App enables mobile trading with price queries, charts, and order placement.

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MT4 · MT5 · Vantage App · ProTrader

Vantage offers four trading platforms: MT4 and MT5 as proven MetaTrader platforms with Expert Advisors and automated strategies. ProTrader is the advanced platform with TradingView integration, enhanced charting, and social trading features. The Vantage App provides full-featured mobile trading with real-time quotes, copy trading, and order placement. All platforms support the Raw ECN account with spreads from 0.0 pip.

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Regulation & security

CySEC/FCA/ASIC

Regulatory information

ASIC/FCA

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition

  • MetaTrader Supreme Edition with extra tools
  • Comprehensive educational resources
  • Multiple account types available
  • Inactivity fee after 24 months
  • No BaFin regulation

Australian broker with Raw ECN spreads and copy trading

  • Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pip
  • Copy trading feature
  • Low minimum deposit
  • No BaFin regulation
  • Limited German support

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Admirals oder Vantage?

Side by side. Decided with knowledge.

See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.

Admirals4.2
  • MetaTrader Supreme Edition with extra tools
  • Comprehensive educational resources
  • Multiple account types available
Vantage4.1
  • Raw ECN spreads from 0.0 pip
  • Copy trading feature
  • Low minimum deposit
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  • Fees
  • Platform
  • Regulation
  • Matching lessons
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Admirals and Vantage?
Admirals: Spreads from 0.5 pip, stock CFDs from $0.02 per share. Vantage: Raw ECN: from 0.0 pip + $3/lot, Standard: from 1.0 pip. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Admirals or Vantage?
Admirals offers Forex, CFDs, Stocks CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, ETFs. Vantage offers Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks CFDs, Crypto, ETFs.
How are Admirals and Vantage regulated?
The broker profiles list CySEC/FCA/ASIC for Admirals and ASIC/FCA for Vantage. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Admirals or Vantage better for beginners?
Admirals lists a 100 € minimum deposit and offers MT4, MT5, MetaTrader Supreme Edition, Admirals App. Vantage lists 50 $ and offers MT4, MT5, Vantage App, ProTrader. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Admirals vs Vantage: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Admirals (4.2/5, 1300 reviews) and Vantage (4.1/5, 680 reviews) depends on your needs. Admirals: Multi-regulated broker with MetaTrader Supreme Edition. Vantage: Australian broker with Raw ECN spreads and copy trading.
How do spreads compare between Admirals and Vantage?
Admirals offers typical spreads of EUR/USD from 0.5 pip (Trade.MT5), 0.0 pip (Zero.MT5) + $1.80–3.00 per lot. Vantage offers EUR/USD from 0.0 pip (Raw ECN) + $3.00 per lot per side, 1.1 pip (Standard). Tighter spreads reduce trading costs especially for active trading.
Do Admirals or Vantage charge an inactivity fee?
Admirals: €10/month after 24 months of inactivity. Vantage: no inactivity fee.

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